PRIVATE LESSONS

Santoro Piano Studio is defined by a standard of excellence in performance instruction. To derive mastery and maximum satisfaction from this venture, private lessons are 1 hour weekly. Performance masterclasses are held weekly Fridays at 5 p.m. October through April and are complimentary to all students enrolled in practical lessons.

To succeed in this studio, students, along with their parents/guardians, must be willing to foster the necessary work ethic at home in support of direction provided in weekly lessons. Students who are overcommitted to other extra-curricular activities which prohibit significant time given to the piano should consider studies elsewhere.

CURRICULUM

Private piano lessons and masterclasses will address the following areas of musicianship:

• Technique: Practical use of the body, forearm, and wrist in support of finger dexterity, tone production, and touch

• Ear Training: Developing active listening skills and technical vocabulary needed to effectively describe musical events and patterns

• Theory: Facility in identifying, analyzing, and writing music as it pertains to pianistic approach and performance practice

• Artistry: Fostering interpretation strategies appropriate to genre and historical style period

• Performance: A practiced skill in its own right, instilling values of professionalism and confidence in public presentation